Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Martin Mill, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Martin Mill: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Martin Mill
BBQ catering in Martin Mill, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. For evening wedding food and garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Martin Mill makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Six meats to choose from
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on site by our chef
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Martin Mill
Martin Mill is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We cover Martin Mill and its neighbours for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Langdon Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Martin Mill include Walmer Castle (3.1 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. With the coast within about 4 miles of Martin Mill, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Barley Close and Lucerne Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Martin (1 mile north-west), East Langdon (1 mile west), West Cliffe (1 mile south), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and Ringwould (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Martin Mill include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Martin Mill include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lantern Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Who books BBQ catering in Martin Mill?
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Martin Mill. Popular choices:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Augustine, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Places near Martin Mill
Other occasions in Martin Mill
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. In Martin Mill, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Martin Mill
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Martin Mill
Is Martin Mill close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Martin Mill?
Martin Mill has its own station: Martin Mill station.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
What affects the price in Martin Mill
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away